Nashville Predators 2015-16 Season Primer
Top Nashville Predators prospects

Looking at the Nashville Predators heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule.

2014-15 record: 47-25-10, 104 points
Where they finished: 2nd in the Central Division, 3rd in the Western Conference, 6th in the league

Player Salaries: $65,246,249 (21)
Cap Payroll: $59,044,223
Bonuses: $3,000,000
Cap Space: $12,355,777
Forwards: $31,950,000 (12)
Defensemen: $21,286,000 (7)
Goalies: $7,725,000 (2)

In: Jamie Devane, LW (T – Tor), Cody Bass, RW (FA – Chi), Conor Allen, D (FA – NYR), Max Reinhart, C/LW (T – Cgy), Cody Hodgson, W/C (FA – Buf), Barret Jackman, D (FA – StL), Kristian Nakyva, D (FA-Europe)

Out: Cody Franson, D (FA – Buf), Mike Santorelli, C/RW (FA-Ana) Matt Cullen, LW/C (FA – Pit), Taylor Beck, RW/LW (T – Tor), Rich Clune, LW (FA-Minors), Magnus Hellberg, G (T – NYR), Joe Piskula, D (FA – Ana), Viktor Stalberg, RW/LW (FA – NYR)

Source: Sports Forecaster

Outlook for the Season:

Last season for the Nashville Predators ended with a hard-fought but disappointing series in the first round of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks. It was one of the most entertaining series, with two of 6 games taking multiple OT periods to crown a winner. Captain Shea Weber was injured during Game 2, taking him out of the lineup for the rest of the series, injecting some uncertainty into a team that had been very, very good during the regular season. With Weber healthy and a largely unchanged roster, the Preds will again be a force to be reckoned with in the Central Division.

One of the most exciting names to watch this year will be Filip Forsberg. Forsberg, 20, was the Calder frontrunner for most of the year, but in a surprising turn of events, didn’t even make the list of finalists. Many cited his down play late in the season, but the fact remains that Forsberg lead the Preds’ offense in points (63), points/60 (2.65), and goals (26) last year. Nashville plays a fast, slick game with lots of puck movement that suits Forsberg’s style, so he’ll likely avoid the ‘sophomore slump’ that often plagues young players.

Keeping their focus on youth going, Nashville added center Cody Hodgson, 25, this summer. Hodgson was bought out by the Sabres after posting the worst numbers of his professional career, and elected to sign a one year “prove yourself” contract with the Preds. As with most skaters from teams that tanked last season, it’s difficult to know how much of Hodgson’s stats were a sign of decline, and how much was the environment in which he played. Likely to join the 3rd or 4th line, Hodgson should definitely see an improvement in his production – last year was the first time his Shooting percentage has ever dropped below 11 percent.

The Preds also have a few youngsters hoping to make a full time transition to the NHL this year. Kevin Fiala, 18, only played one game with the club in the regular season, but is committed to making the NHL roster this year. He returned to Nashville early so he could train before development camp, and GM David Poile was very impressed by his dedication. Another name to watch is Max Reinhart, 23. Acquired from the Flames for a conditional 4th round pick, Reinhart has spent most of his career in the AHL, but could be a forward Nashville is counting on to provide them depth as the season goes on.

This season, the Nashville defense looks no less daunting, with the top pair of Shea Weber and Roman Josi returning. With 43 and 54 points respectively, and 15 goals each, the two are always part of the Norris conversation, though neither of them was a finalist last year. There are some concerns that Weber is slowing down as he recently turned 30, and while it’s true that this pair has the highest Scoring Chances Against per 60 of any Nashville defender with more than 50 games, their 25.4 SCA/60 average is right at league average. Couple that with the 25+ minutes per game the two play, and they still remain one of the most dangerous duos in the league. Aside from the well known names, the Preds host a strong roster of Dmen including Ryan Ellis, Mattias Ekholm, and Seth Jones. They even added former St Louis Blues player Barret Jackman for when they need some extra size on the ice.

Pekka Rinne should be strong in net again this year. He had a great bounce back season in 14/15, posting a 0.923 Save Percentage – his highest since 11/12, and coming in second in Vezina voting. The Finnish net minder has been plagued by injury throughout the last few seasons, but when he’s healthy, he’s one of the best goalies in the league.

With Rinne in top form, the youthful offense going at full speed, and a strong defensive core, the Predators a popular pre-season pick to compete for the number one spot in the Western Conference.

Trending Up:

Seth Jones: The 2013 4th overall pick impressed again in his second full NHL season, putting up 27 points for 1.01 points/60. Of the Nashville defenders, he held the second highest all situation Corsi For % (a shot based measure of possession) at 54.6%, only behind Ryan Ellis.

Probably the most important indicator of how far his game has come: after Weber was hurt in the playoffs, it was Jones who stepped in and filled those minutes, jumping from 15 minutes a game to over 24. Jones also received an invite to play for Team USA at the World Championship, putting up 4 points in 10 games and earning a bronze medal. This season, look for Jones to continue grabbing more ice time as he establishes himself as the next marquee defenseman.

Trending Down:

GM David Poile: In one of the more controversial decisions of the offseason, Predators GM Poile re-signed Center Mike Ribeiro to a two year, $3.5mil/year contract. The controversy isn’t because of the numbers, which are very reasonable, but because Ribeiro is embroiled in the middle of a civil suit filed by a woman seeking damages for sexual assault when she was 18 and working for him as a nanny.

Re-signing Ribeiro sent ripples of shock through the hockey community, and many women outwardly expressed their disgust with the move – and Poile’s statements calling Ribeiro a family man and a “person of character”. With Nashville hosting the All Star Game in 2016, it’s not a stretch to wonder if this will have a monetary impact, as many female fans have decided to boycott the event, and all Predators games. It also means that Poile is on the hook for any further issues Ribeiro may have, especially if more evidence comes to light in this civil suit.

Trade Deadline Outlook:

While fans rest easy when Rinne is in net, the backup situation, however, is a cause for concern. Carter Hutton started 17 games last season, posting a 0.902 Save Percentage, which is…not good. 24 year old Marek Mazanec started 22 games in 13/14 with again…a 0.902 Save Percentage, sending him back to the AHL. If Rinne goes down for any length of time, expect Nashville to be in the market for someone more reliable between the pipes.

Projected 2015-16 Range: Playoff Chances: Lock

Written by Carolyn Wilke, who can be found on twitter@Classlicity

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Potential line combinations, defensive pairings, and goalies.

Filip Forsberg – Mike Ribeiro – James Neal
Colin Wilson – Mike Fisher – Craig Smith
Kevin Fiala – Calle Jarnkrok – Cody Hodgson
Eric Nystrom – Paul Gaustad – Gabriel Bourque
Colton Sissons – Steve Moses

Roman Josi – Shea Weber
Mattias Ekholm – Seth Jones
Barret Jackman – Ryan Ellis
Victor Bartley

Pekka Rinne
Carter Hutton

FORWARDS HT/WT BIRTHDATE ACQUIRED
Pontus Aberg (RW/LW) 5’11″/189lbs 9/23/1993 Nas ’12 (2/37)
Viktor Arvidsson (RW/LW) 5’9″/172lbs 4/8/1993 Nas ’14 (4/112)
Cody Bass (RW) 6’0″/203lbs 1/7/1987 FA ’15
Gabriel Bourque (LW/RW) 5’10″/192lbs 9/23/1990 Nas ’09 (5/132)
Patrick Cehlin (RW/LW) 5’11″/176lbs 7/27/1991 Nas ’10 (5/126)
Jamie Devane (LW) 6’5″/217lbs 2/20/1991 T-Tor ’15
Kevin Fiala (LW/RW) 5’10″/180lbs 7/22/1996 Nas ’14 (1/11)
Mike Fisher (C) 6’1″/215lbs 6/5/1980 T-Ott ’11
Filip Forsberg (LW/RW) 6’1″/186lbs 8/13/1994 T-Wsh ’13
Paul Gaustad (C) 6’5″/223lbs 2/3/1982 T-Buf ’12
Felix Girard (C) 5’10″/185lbs 5/9/1994 Nas ’13 (4/95)
Max Gortz (RW) 6’3″/196lbs 1/28/1993 Nas ’12 (6/172)
Cody Hodgson (W/C) 6’0″/192lbs 2/18/1990 FA ’15
Calle Jarnkrok (C) 5’11″/156lbs 9/25/1991 T-Det ’14
Vladislav Kamenev (C/LW) 6’2″/203lbs 8/12/1996 Nas ’14 (2/42)
Justin Kirkland (LW) 6’2″/175lbs 8/2/1996 Nas ’14 (3/62)
Saku Maenalanen (RW) 6’3″/176lbs 5/29/1994 Nas ’13 (5/125)
Simon Moser (LW/RW) 6’2″/215lbs 3/10/1989 S-Nas ’13
Steve Moses (RW) 5’9″/170lbs 8/9/1989 S-Nas ’15
Tyler Moy (C) 6’0″/195lbs 7/18/1995 Nas ’15 (6/175)
Wade Murphy (RW) 5’11″/176lbs 10/22/1993 Nas ’13 (7/185)
James Neal (RW/LW) 6’2″/208lbs 9/3/1987 T-Pit ’14
Thomas Novak (C) 6’1″/179lbs 4/28/1997 Nas ’15 (3/85)
Eric Nystrom (LW/RW) 6’1″/193lbs 2/14/1983 FA ’13
Nick Oliver (C/LW) 6’3″/205lbs 5/4/1991 Nas ’09 (4/110)
Emil Pettersson (C) 6’1″/158lbs 1/14/1994 Nas ’13 (6/155)
Max Reinhart (C/LW) 6’1″/190lbs 2/4/1992 T-Cgy ’15
Mike Ribeiro (C) 6’0″/177lbs 2/10/1980 FA ’14
Anthony Richard (C) 5’10″/163lbs 12/20/1996 Nas ’15 (4/100)
Miikka Salomaki (LW/RW) 5’11″/198lbs 3/9/1993 Nas ’11 (2/52)
Colton Sissons (C/RW) 6’1″/187lbs 11/5/1993 Nas ’12 (2/50)
Craig Smith (RW) 6’1″/202lbs 9/5/1989 Nas ’09 (4/98)
Zachary Stepan (C) 6’0″/165lbs 1/6/1994 Nas ’12 (4/112)
Yakov Trenin (C/LW) 6’2″/194lbs 1/13/1997 Nas ’15 (2/55)
Jimmy Vesey (LW) 6’1″/194lbs 5/26/1993 Nas ’12 (3/66)
Austin Watson (C/RW) 6’4″/193lbs 1/13/1992 Nas ’10 (1/18)
Colin Wilson (W/C) 6’1″/216lbs 10/20/1989 Nas ’08 (1/7)
DEFENSEMEN HT/WT BIRTHDATE ACQUIRED
Conor Allen (D) 6’1″/210lbs 1/31/1990 FA ’15
Johan Alm (D) 6’3″/209lbs 1/28/1992 S-Nas ’14
Taylor Aronson (D) 6’1″/205lbs 12/30/1991 Nas ’10 (3/78)
Victor Bartley (D) 6’0″/203lbs 2/17/1988 S-Nas ’11
Anthony Bitetto (D) 6’1″/210lbs 7/15/1990 Nas ’10 (6/168)
Alexandre Carrier (D) 5’11″/174lbs 10/8/1996 Nas ’15 (4/115)
Jonathan Diaby (D) 6’5″/223lbs 11/16/1994 Nas ’13 (3/64)
Jack Dougherty (D) 6’1″/186lbs 5/25/1996 Nas ’14 (2/51)
Mattias Ekholm (D) 6’4″/204lbs 5/24/1990 Nas ’09 (4/102)
Ryan Ellis (D) 5’10″/175lbs 1/3/1991 Nas ’09 (1/11)
Aaron Irving (D) 6’1″/185lbs 3/3/1996 Nas ’14 (6/162)
Barret Jackman (D) 6’0″/203lbs 3/5/1981 FA ’15
Joonas Jarvinen (D) 6’3″/212lbs 5/1/1989 S-Nas ’12
Seth Jones (D) 6’4″/205lbs 10/3/1994 Nas ’13 (1/4)
Roman Josi (D) 6’1″/192lbs 6/1/1990 Nas ’08 (2/38)
Teemu Kivihalme (D) 5’11″/161lbs 6/17/1995 Nas ’13 (5/140)
Joonas Lyytinen (D) 6’0″/154lbs 4/4/1995 Nas ’14 (5/132)
Kristian Nakyva (D) 6’0″/198lbs 11/18/1990 S-Nas ’15
Garrett Noonan (D) 6’0″/205lbs 1/28/1991 Nas ’11 (4/112)
Jaynen Rissling (D) 6’4″/223lbs 9/21/1993 T-Wsh ’14
Mikko Vainonen (D) 6’3″/222lbs 4/11/1994 Nas ’12 (4/118)
Scott Valentine (D) 6’2″/201lbs 5/2/1991 FA ’11
Shea Weber (D) 6’4″/233lbs 8/14/1985 Nas ’03 (2/49)
GOALIES HT/WT BIRTHDATE ACQUIRED
Carter Hutton (G) 6’1″/195lbs 12/19/1985 FA ’13
Janne Juvonen (G) 6’1″/183lbs 10/3/1994 Nas ’13 (7/203)
Marek Mazanec (G) 6’4″/187lbs 7/18/1991 Nas ’12 (6/179)
Pekka Rinne (G) 6’5″/204lbs 11/3/1982 Nas ’04 (8/258)
Juuse Saros (G) 5’10″/178lbs 4/19/1995 Nas ’13 (4/99)
Evan Smith (G) 6’6″/174lbs 2/27/1997 Nas ’15 (7/205)
Karel Vejmelka (G) 6’3″/202lbs 5/25/1996 Nas ’15 (5/145)

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Some top Nashville Predators prospect lists heading into the season.

Rk myNHLTradeRumors The Hockey News Corey Pronman ESPN Hockey’s Future NHL.com
1 Kevin Fiala Kevin Fiala Kevin Fiala Kevin Fiala Kevin Fiala
2 Jimmy Vesey Vladislav Kamenev Vladislav Kamenev Juuse Saros Jimmy Vesey
3 Colton Sissons Yakov Trenin Juuse Saros Jimmy Vesey Juuse Saros
4 Juuse Saros Colton Sissons Jimmy Vesey Vladislav Kamenev Viktor Arvidsson
5 Vladislav Kamenev Jimmy Vesey Viktor Arvidsson Viktor Arvidsson Colton Sissons
6 Viktor Arvidsson Juuse Saros Steve Moses Pontus Aberg
7 Austin Watson Austin Watson Miikka Salomaki Yakov Trenin
8 Yakov Trenin Miikka Salomaki Alexandre Carrier Justin Kirkland
9 Miikka Salomaki Marek Mazanec Colton Sissons Marek Mazanec
10 Jack Dougherty Jack Dougherty Thomas Novak Miikka Salomaki

* Different sites have different guidelines for who is a ‘prospect.’

1. Kevin Fiala: Left Wing – 5’10” / 180  – Last year the Preds had rookie sensation Filip Forsberg take the NHL by storm and was an early Calder Trophy favorite. Fiala hopes to repeat that performance but will have some monster competition in Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, timing is everything! Fiala spent parts of last season on five different teams as a 19 year old playing pro hockey in Sweden and North America. He played 20 games for HV71 in the SHL and represented Sweden in both the WJC and the WC. He played 33 games in the AHL where he scored 20 points and finally made his NHL debut playing one regular season game at the end of the season as well as game four against Chicago in the Conference Quarter-finals. He will have to win a job out of training camp, but he is projected to make the team out of training camp and could play the wing on a line with Calle Jarnkrok and Cody Hodgson.

2. Jimmy Vesey: Left Wing – 6’1” / 194 – Vesey had a breakout season for Harvard scoring 58 points to lead his team in scoring and to an ECAC Championship. He won several individual awards including ECAC and Ivy League player of the year and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker award. He also represented team USA at the WJC in 2013 scoring five points in seven games helping USA to win the Gold and again played for USA last year at the WC winning the Bronze Medal scoring three points in nine games. Vesey will return to Harvard for his senior year as a 22 year old and will make his pro debut at the end of the school year. He has the size and skill to walk right into the NHL now.

3. Colton Sissons: Centre – 6’1” / 187 – After seeing 17 games with Nashville in his first year as a pro, Sissons played the entire year in the AHL in his second season and put up back-to-back 25 goal seasons and was named an alternate captain. Sissons is a heart and soul type player who is sound defensively, has offensive up side and is a team first player. He is on a scoring line in the AHL but projects as an excellent third line centre in the NHL. He may need a little more time in the AHL but will be an impact player when he arrives.

4. Juuse Saros: Goalie – 5’10” / 178 – Shortly after he was drafted in the fourth round, Saros had a breakout performance for Finland at the ’13 WJC posting a 1.57 GAA and a .943 save% to lead Finland to the Gold Medal.  Last year he played for HPK in Finland posting impressive stats again against pros with a 2.14 GAA, and a .929 save%. He was also named to team Finland at the WC but was limited to one game and posted a shutout as Pekka Rinne’s backup. Saros will make his North American debut this year in the AHL and may see a few seasons there playing the starting role with Milwaukee as Rinne is the incumbent in Nashville. There is no need to rush the heir apparent in Saros who projects to be the next franchise goalie.

5. Vladislav Kamenev:  Left Wing – 6’2” / 203 – Kamenev has had his KHL mutually terminated which will allow him to come over to North America. Kamenev has played the last two years in the KHL against men and as a 19 year old will likely play this season in the AHL. Kamenev has also represented Russia at the WJC in a checking line role and still managed to produce four points in seven games. More of a two-way player than a typical flashy offensive Russian forward his game should translate well in North America, the question is how long will he be in the AHL before he earns a regular spot in Nashville?

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A look at the Nashville Predators drafting from 2010 to 2015.

2015 Draft
Round # Player Pos Drafted From
2 55 Yakov Trenin C Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
3 85 Tom Novak C Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
4 100 Anthony Richard C Val d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
4 115 Alexandre Carrier D Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
5 145 Karel Vejmelka G Pardubice Jrs. (Czech Rep.)
6 175 Tyler Moy F Harvard University (ECAC)
7 205 Evan Smith G Austin Bruins (NAHL)
2014 Draft
Round # Player Pos Drafted From
1 11 Kevin Fiala C HV71 Jonkoping (SweHL)
2 42 Vladislav Kamenev L Magnitigorsk-2 (Russia Jrs.)
2 51 Jack Dougherty D U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL)
3 62 Justin Kirkland L Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
4 112 Viktor Arvidsson R Skelleftea AIK (SweHL)
5 132 Joonas Lyytinen D KalPa Kuopio (SM-liiga)
6 162 Aaron Irving D Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
2013 Draft
Round # Player Pos Drafted From
1 4 Seth Jones D Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
3 64 Jonathan-Ismael Diaby D Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
4 95 Felix Girard C Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
4 99 Juuse Saros G HPK Jrs. (Finland)
5 125 Saku Maenalanen F Karpat Jrs. (Finland)
5 140 Teemu Kivihalme D Burnsville (Minn. H.S.)
6 155 Emil Pettersson C Timra Jrs. (Sweden)
6 171 Tommy Veilleux L Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
7 185 Wade Murphy F Penticton Vees (BCHL)
7 203 Janne Juvonen G Pelicans Jrs (Finland)
2012 Draft
Round # Player Pos Drafted From
2 37 Pontus Aberg L Djurgardens IF Stockholm (SEL)
2 50 Colton Sissons R Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
3 66 Jimmy Vesey L South Shore (EJHL)
3 89 Brendan Leipsic C Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
4 112 Zachary Stepan C Shattuck St. Mary’s (Minn. H.S.)
4 118 Mikko Vainonen D HIFK Jrs. (Finland)
6 164 Simon Fernholm D Huddinge Jrs. (Sweden)
6 172 Max Gortz R Farjestads BK Karlstad (SEL)
6 179 Marek Mazanec G Plzen HC (Czech)
2011 Draft
Round # Player Pos Drafted From
2 38 Magnus Hellberg G Almtuna IS (Swe-1)
2 52 Miikka Salomaki F Karpat (SM-liiga)
4 94 Josh Shalla L Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
4 112 Garrett Noonan D Boston University (H-East)
5 142 Simon Karlsson D Malmo Jrs (Sweden)
6 170 Chase Balisy F Western Michigan University (CCHA)
7 202 Brent Andrews C Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
2010 Draft
Round # Player Pos Drafted From
1 18 Austin Watson C Peterborough Petes (OHL)
3 78 Taylor Aronson D Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
5 126 Patrick Cehlin R Djurgardens IF Stockholm (SEL)
6 168 Anthony Bitetto D Indiana Ice (USHL)
7 194 David Elsner R Landshut Cannibals (2.GBun)
7 198 Joonas Rask F Ilves Tampere (SM-liiga)

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Nashville Predators 2014-15 player stats.

Player GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW S S%
Filip Forsberg 82 26 37 63 15 24 6 0 6 237 11
Mike Ribeiro 82 15 47 62 11 52 1 0 3 96 15.6
Roman Josi 81 15 40 55 15 26 3 0 4 201 7.5
Shea Weber 78 15 30 45 15 72 5 1 2 237 6.3
Craig Smith 82 23 21 44 11 44 6 0 4 252 9.1
Colin Wilson 77 20 22 42 19 22 3 0 5 172 11.6
Mike Fisher 59 19 20 39 4 39 7 1 1 111 17.1
James Neal 67 23 14 37 12 57 3 0 6 221 10.4
Ryan Ellis 58 9 18 27 8 27 2 0 0 118 7.6
Seth Jones 82 8 19 27 3 20 2 1 0 123 6.5
Matt Cullen 62 7 18 25 8 16 0 0 1 90 7.8
Mattias Ekholm 80 7 11 18 12 52 1 0 1 86 8.1
Calle Jarnkrok 74 7 11 18 2 18 0 0 1 95 7.4
Taylor Beck 62 8 8 16 -4 18 2 0 3 78 10.3
Paul Gaustad 73 4 10 14 7 60 0 0 1 54 7.4
Gabriel Bourque 69 3 10 13 -13 10 0 0 0 76 3.9
Eric Nystrom 60 7 5 12 0 15 0 1 1 60 11.7
Derek Roy 26 1 9 10 0 2 0 0 0 35 2.9
Viktor Stalberg 25 2 8 10 0 18 0 0 1 27 7.4
Victor Bartley 37 0 10 10 1 26 0 0 0 28 0
Anton Volchenkov 46 0 7 7 4 14 0 0 0 35 0
Olli Jokinen 48 3 3 6 2 26 0 0 0 83 3.6
Mike Santorelli 22 1 3 4 -7 6 0 0 1 43 2.3
Cody Franson 23 1 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 35 2.9
Mark Arcobello 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 33.3
Miikka Salomaki 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 25
Rich Clune 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Joe Piskula 1 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0
Anthony Bitetto 7 0 0 0 -1 7 0 0 0 2 0
Kevin Fiala 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 3 0
Viktor Arvidsson 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Goalie GPI GS MIN GAA W L OT SO SA GA SV%
Pekka Rinne 64 64 3851 2.18 41 17 6 4 1807 140 0.923
Carter Hutton 18 17 1010 2.61 6 7 4 1 450 44 0.902
Marek Mazanec 2 1 106 2.26 0 1 0 0 47 4 0.915

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A look at the Nashville Predators 2015-16 schedule.

DATE Opp. RESULT
Thu, Oct 8 vs. Car 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Oct 10 vs. Edm 7:00 PM ET
Tue, Oct 13 @ NJ 7:00 PM ET
Thu, Oct 15 @ NYI 7:00 PM ET
Sat, Oct 17 @ Ott 7:00 PM ET
Tue, Oct 20 vs. TB 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Oct 22 vs. Ana 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Oct 24 vs. Pit 8:00 PM ET
Wed, Oct 28 @ SJ 10:30 PM ET
Sat, Oct 31 @ LA 4:00 PM ET
Sun, Nov 1 @ Ana 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Nov 5 @ Min 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Nov 7 vs. StL 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Nov 10 vs. Ott 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Nov 12 vs. Tor 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Nov 14 vs. Wpg 7:00 PM ET
Tue, Nov 17 vs. Ana 8:00 PM ET
Fri, Nov 20 @ CBJ 7:00 PM ET
Sat, Nov 21 @ Min 8:00 PM ET
Mon, Nov 23 @ NYR 7:00 PM ET
Wed, Nov 25 @ Buf 7:00 PM ET
Fri, Nov 27 @ Phi 3:00 PM ET
Sat, Nov 28 vs. Buf 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Dec 1 vs. Ari 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Dec 3 vs. Fla 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Dec 5 @ Det 7:00 PM ET
Mon, Dec 7 @ Bos 7:00 PM ET
Tue, Dec 8 @ Chi 8:30 PM ET
Thu, Dec 10 vs. Chi 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Dec 12 vs. Col 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Dec 15 vs. Cgy 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Dec 17 @ StL 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Dec 19 vs. Min 8:00 PM ET
Mon, Dec 21 vs. Mtl 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Dec 26 vs. Det 8:00 PM ET
Mon, Dec 28 vs. NYR 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Dec 29 @ StL 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Dec 31 @ Dal 8:30 PM ET
Sat, Jan 2 @ Car 7:00 PM ET
Tue, Jan 5 vs. Wpg 8:00 PM ET
Fri, Jan 8 @ Col 9:00 PM ET
Sat, Jan 9 @ Ari 9:00 PM ET
Tue, Jan 12 @ Chi 8:30 PM ET
Thu, Jan 14 @ Wpg 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Jan 16 vs. Min 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Jan 19 vs. Chi 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Jan 21 @ Wpg 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Jan 23 @ Edm 10:00 PM ET
Tue, Jan 26 @ Van 10:00 PM ET
Wed, Jan 27 @ Cgy 9:30 PM ET
Tue, Feb 2 vs. StL 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Feb 4 vs. Phi 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Feb 6 vs. SJ 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Feb 9 vs. Wsh 8:00 PM ET
Fri, Feb 12 @ TB 7:30 PM ET
Sat, Feb 13 @ Fla 7:00 PM ET
Mon, Feb 15 vs. Dal 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Feb 18 vs. Bos 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Feb 20 vs. LA 8:00 PM ET
Mon, Feb 22 @ Mtl 7:30 PM ET
Tue, Feb 23 @ Tor 7:30 PM ET
Thu, Feb 25 @ Chi 8:30 PM ET
Sat, Feb 27 vs. StL 3:00 PM ET
Tue, Mar 1 vs. Dal 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Mar 3 vs. NJ 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Mar 5 @ Col 3:00 PM ET
Tue, Mar 8 @ Wpg 8:00 PM ET
Wed, Mar 9 @ Cgy 9:30 PM ET
Sat, Mar 12 @ Van 10:00 PM ET
Mon, Mar 14 @ Edm 9:00 PM ET
Thu, Mar 17 vs. NYI 8:00 PM ET
Fri, Mar 18 @ Wsh 7:00 PM ET
Mon, Mar 21 vs. LA 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Mar 24 vs. Van 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Mar 26 vs. CBJ 8:00 PM ET
Mon, Mar 28 vs. Col 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Mar 29 @ Dal 8:30 PM ET
Thu, Mar 31 @ Pit 7:00 PM ET
Sat, Apr 2 vs. SJ 8:00 PM ET
Tue, Apr 5 vs. Col 8:00 PM ET
Thu, Apr 7 vs. Ari 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Apr 9 @ Dal 8:00 PM ET

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